Town Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE The Town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and community-focused professional to serve as Town Manager. Operating under a Council-Manager form of government with approximately 16,400 residents, the manager works closely with the Town Council, staff, and residents to ensure efficient day-to-day operations, responsible fiscal management, and high-quality public services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead and support multiple municipal departments with professionalism and integrity - Oversee day-to-day town operations and ensure high-quality public service delivery - Manage responsible fiscal operations, budgeting, and municipal capital projects - Drive economic development and redevelopment programs - Handle labor relations, human resource management, and collective bargaining - Engage with the community and communicate effectively with stakeholders MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Five or more years of responsible experience in municipal government or a comparable business setting - Extensive knowledge of public administration, budgeting, organizational leadership, and community engagement - Strong skills in economic development, strategic thinking, and public service SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Master's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field is preferred but not required - Must establish residency in Burrillville within six months of hiring - Must possess a valid driver's license - Familiarity with Rhode Island municipal operations is strongly preferred SELECTION PROCESS - Candidates will be evaluated based on their submitted resumes, experience, and alignment with the desired qualifications - The Personnel Board and Town Council will review applications to select candidates for interviews HOW TO APPLY - Submit resumes to Paul MacDonald, Chairman of the Personnel Board - Mailing address: 105 Harrisville Main St., Harrisville, RI 02830 - Email address: manager@burrillville.org - Phone contact: 401-568-4300 x145 - All applications must be received by August 28, 2026, at noon EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Full-time position - Operational area: Administration and Management - Reports to and works closely with the Town Council